Abstract: A device for heating a fragrant gel is assembled from a base plate and a tray holder adapted to hold a gel cartridge. Electrical terminal prongs connect to a heating element which is disposed in an elongated channel in the base plate. The tray holder has a complimentary elongated channel, such that the heating element is completely sealed and electrically insulated when the holder is joined to the plate. The opposite convex side of the channel forms an elongated rail in the holder which acts both as a heat-distribution and a cartridge retaining member.

Abstract: A method of making a dishwashing composition and the composition so produced comprises mixing an aqueous solution of sodium hypochlorite with substantially dry ingredients including phosphates known as sequestering agents or builder salts and a carrier material. An alkali metal silicate is also added in substantially dry form and/or as an aqueous solution. Agitation is continued until agglomerated granules of the desired size are attained. Following agglomeration, the composition is conditioned to reduce the moisture content resulting in a substantially dry, granular dishwashing composition. Preferably, a low foam non-ionic surfactant is sprayed onto the granules before the composition is packaged.